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Who We Are

What We Do

We provide investment banking, research, sales and trading, asset and wealth management, public finance, insurance, private capital, and family office services.

About Us

We are a family-owned financial services firm that values client relationships, long-term stability, and supporting the communities where we live and work.

The Stephens Story

The idea of family defines our culture, because each of us knows that our reputation is on the line as if our own name was on the door.

Leadership

Our reputation as a leading independent financial services firm is built on the stability of our longstanding and highly experienced senior executives.

Impact Initiatives

We are committed to bettering the communities where we live and operate. We do this by supporting corporate philanthropy, economic and financial literacy advocacy, and professional success.

Our Brand Ambassadors

Stephens is proud to sponsor the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, and PGA TOUR Champions careers, as well as applaud the philanthropic endeavors, of our Brand Ambassadors.

Stephens & Atlassian Williams Racing

Stephens is the official investment banking partner of Williams Racing, one of the most winning teams in F1 history. We share that tradition of success.

Making Connections

We host many highly informative meetings each year with clients, industry decision makers, and thought leaders across the U.S. and in Europe.

Our Businesses

Capital Management

We provide fiduciary investment strategies to public-and private-sector institutional clients through asset allocation, consulting, and retirement services.

Fixed Income Sales & Trading

Decades of proven performance and experience in providing tailored fixed income trading and underwriting services to major municipal and corporate issuers.

Institutional Equities and Research

Proven industry-leading research, global market insights, and client-focused execution.

Insurance

Customized risk management, property & casualty, executive strategies and employee benefits solutions that protect our clients over the long term.

Investment Banking

We assist companies with accessing capital through innovative advisory and execution services that help firms achieve their strategic goals.

Stephens Private Capital

We have been a trusted and reliable source of capital for private companies for over 70 years.

Private Wealth Management

Our experienced Private Client Group professionals develop customized investment strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Public Finance

We are a trusted municipal advisor with proven expertise in public financings. We also work with clients in negotiated and competitive municipal underwritings.

Who We Are

The Stephens Story

The idea of family defines our culture, because each of us knows that our reputation is on the line as if our own name was on the door.

A culture built on a handshake

Our core values

At Stephens, our values drive everything we do, from how we work with clients to how we work with each other.

Honoring Traditions

By honoring our traditions, we can be innovative and forward-looking without compromising the values that got us here.

Our Legacy

A founder of Stephens Inc., Witt Stephens was a prime mover in the development of the natural gas industry and helped build the prosperity of Arkansas. Jack Stephens was known for having a long-term perspective. He once said, “I may not have a five-year plan, but I have a hundred-year plan.” When Warren Stephens became CEO of Stephens Inc. in 1986, the firm had 125 employees. Continuing the tradition of family leadership, Stephens is led by Warren's children, Co-CEOs Miles Stephens and John Stephens and Chair of the Executive Committee, Laura Brookshire. Today, the Stephens family of companies employ more than 1300 people in three countries.

FORGING AN INDEPENDENT PATH FOR Nine Decades

Our Future

We have been a family-owned business since 1933. This ownership structure continues with the third generation of family leadership under Co-CEOs, Miles and John Stephens and Chair of the Executive Committee, Laura Brookshire. All are deeply committed to the business, focused on long-term growth leveraging the values instilled by their father, (grandfather and great uncle).

Stephens: An American Journey

The Stephens journey as both a family and a firm exemplifies the power of the free enterprise system.

Warren Stephens: A Lasting Legacy

After 39 years, we reflect upon Warren Stephens' remarkable tenure as our Chairman, President and CEO.

Our Leadership

Our reputation as a leading independent financial services firm is built on the stability of our longstanding and highly experienced senior executives.

From Little Rock to London

Since 1933, Stephens has grown from a single office in Little Rock, Arkansas to locations in strategic markets across the U.S. and Europe.

Explore Careers at Stephens

We are always looking for qualified individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on our firm and our clients.